Ratzlaff opened the scoring for the United States just 2:41 into the game when he beat Russian goaltender Yaroslav Askarov from the left circle off an initial shot by Avery Hayes (Westland, Mich.).

Biondi doubled Team USA’s lead with a power-play goal seven minutes later to give the U.S. a 2-0 lead heading into the first intermission. David Ma (Yonkers, N.Y.) earned the assist on the goal.

Russia took control of the game in the second period, scoring four goals in the first 11 minutes of the stanza for a 4-2 advantage after 40 minutes of play.

Despite outshooting Russia 15-6 over the final frame, another pair of goals for Russia accounted for the 6-2 final.

Louden Hogg (Edina, Minn.) made 21 saves for the United States.

For the complete game statistics, click here.

NOTES: Jake Ratzlaff was named the U.S. Player of the Game ... Team USA outshot Russia 33-27 … The U.S. was a perfect five-for-five on the penalty kill and one-for-five on the power play … Follow Team USA throughout the tournament by clicking here.